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APRIL 11-12 ART OF BAKING PUPPET SHOW MONTGOMERY FINE ARTS MUSEUM This public presentation of The Art of Baking Puppet Show, designed children ages 3 to 6 years old, engages children as they visit a bakery run by colorful animals from different parts of the world Various works of art from the Museum’s collection also make an appearance during the show. For show times visit www.mmfa.org . or call 334.240.4359. APRIL 12 FAMILY SUNSHINE CENTER’S RANCH ROUNDUP BENEFIT DINNER BARTLETT RANCH Join the Family Sunshine Center for the 5th annual Ranch Roundup Dinner from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and benefit the movement to end domestic violence and sexual assault. Ranch Roundup is hosted by lead sponsors Serquest and the JK Lowder Family Foundation. This will be an evening of a southern dinner at the cantina, live music and a $10,000 drawdown. Event tickets are $125. Call 334.206.2121 to purchase tickets. APRIL 14 MONTGOMERY FUNKY FUN RUN FAULKNER UNIVERSITY The Funky Fun Run, our new spin to the past Walk for Autism event, will be held at Faulkner University. While it will still be the same event featuring a Walk & 5K, we encourage participants to dress funky. Think retro wear – bright colors, tie dye and bell bottoms! Event is from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. For more information visit autism-alabama.org or call 205.951.1364. APRIL 14 YMCA FISHING TOURNAMENT LAKE JORDAN Whether you are a novice or fishing expert, we have a tournament for you! Join us Saturday, April 14 on beautiful Lake Jordan for the 5th Annual Fishing Tournament benefiting YMCA Annual Support Campaign. Tournament hours are safe daylight blast off. Weigh-in begins at 3:00pm. Pre-register by 12:00 p.m. on April 13, and be entered into a drawing for $100. For more information visit www.ymcamontgomery.org. APRIL 15 HAMPSTEAD FOOD TRUCK TAKE OVER HAMPSTEAD TOWN CENTER Join us for the spring Food Truck Takeover! Come enjoy food and drinks from a variety of rotating food trucks, including Wharf Casual Seafood, NYC Gyro, On A Roll, El Campesino's Taqueria, Fire Meats Wood, Smokin' Wells BBQ, Cheesecake Empori-yum, That's My Dog, Frios Pops, Bruster's Ice Cream & Alabama Sweet Tea Company. There will be live music. Great for all ages. Parking located on Long Acre, Mercer Street and in 2 large Hampstead Parking Lots. Event is from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. APRIL 19 FOOD FOR THOUGHT ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY This popular lunchtime lecture series, Food For Thought, are held on the third Thursday of every month at 12:00 p.m. in the ADAH’s Joseph M. Farley Alabama Power Auditorium. The public is invited to bring a brown bag lunch. Complimentary beverages are provided. Admission is free. Series: Susan Abram/Forging a Cherokee-American Alliance in the Creek War. For more info, visit archives.alabama.gov. APRIL 19 COLLEGE NIGHT MONTGOMERY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS Find inspiration in the work of the Gulf Coast artists on view in Natural Wonders and come try your hand in the art studio by creating your own artwork out of recycled materials. 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.mmfa.org . APRIL 20-MAY 5 TWELFTH NIGHT ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL “If music be the food of love, play on!” So the love-struck Duke Orsino moons over Lady Olivia, who is, in turn, struck with love for a handsome youth. Little does she know, her “youth” is actually a disguised Lady Viola, who is in love with Orsino. Mistaken identities abound in this rambunctious romp, which is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies. Visit www.asf.net for show times and ticket info. APRIL 21 JOY TO LIFE WALK/RUN DOWNTOWN MONTGOMERY The Walk of Life is a 5K Walk/Run to create awareness for breast cancer, celebrate our survivors, and raise money for those who cannot afford the lifesaving mammograms and breast cancer screenings they desperately need. Every year, this landmark walk/run through downtown Montgomery, Alabama delivers a rallying moment for thousands of participants from all fitness levels united by a common desire to prevent breast cancer. Whether you're considering your first walk or are a seasoned veteran, we want you with us at The Walk of Life. If are unable to attend but want to support this great event, please register as a Virtual Participant. Start time: 8:30 a.m. More information can be found at joytolifefoundation.org . APRIL 21 ALABAMA BOOK FESTIVAL OLD ALABAMA TOWN The annual Alabama Book Festival will once again be in historic downtown Montgomery at Old Alabama Town. With author readings, workshops, vendors and exhibitors, author signings, and a lively activity area for children, this free public event is Alabama's premier literary event. Thousands of people from around the state and the Southeast gather at the festival each year to meet their favorite authors and scholars. It's a day of fun for book lovers of all ages! This year the Alabama Book Festival will continue our tradition of promoting reading and literacy to Alabamians of all ages and backgrounds. For more information, visit alabamabookfestival.org . APRIL 21 FIDO FEST THE SHOPPES AT EASTCHASE This free family and pup-friendly event includes local food trucks, vendors, doggy activities, a k9 splash zone and live music. Fido Fest will benefit the Montgomery Humane Society. For more information, visit www.theshoppesateastchase.com . APRIL 21 SPRING FLING/BLOCK PARTY CARAVITA VILLAGE Come out and enjoy great food, great music and great fellowship at the annual Spring Fling held on the beautiful grounds of Find us on Facebook and Instagram APRIL 2018 57